Thursday, August 20, 2009

Friday, August 21st : Friends of the Wright Opera House are having a fund raiser at the Wright Opera House on Friday August 21st at 7.30 PM. Sweet Sunny South, the very very popular bluegrass band from Paonia will be returning to Ouray County to give another fabulous performance. Tickets are $15 at the door or can be purchased at various stores in Ouray and Ridgway. A great event for visitors and tourists alike.

Saturday, August 22, the award winning troupe "Legendary Ladies" brings an evening of "unconventional women of the west" show under the artistic direction of Kyle Neidt, also academic advisor for theater and dance at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The program is preceded by an optional reception at Venue Roscoe Fox and a dinner in the historic Beaumont Hotel. Info: Ouray County Historical Society, 970-325-4576

Saturday and Sunday, August 22 & 23, Author Kent Nelson will offer a Fiction Writing Workshop with Weehawken Creative Arts that will be all about the exploration of the facets of fiction writing for writers of all levels.

Saturday, August 22 : The 3rd Annual Creek Palooza will be held on Saturday, August 22nd from 11 am to 9 pm at Canyon Creek Bed & Breakfast, located at 820 Main Street in Montrose! Ten local bands and solo artists will be performing all day on two stages. Proceeds will benefit our local Partners mentoring program! Free admission. For more info, call 249-2886 or 249-1116.

August 29: 2nd Annual Grillin Chillin Thrillin Festival. 13Western Slope Breweries,$20 to drink beer, all others free! Live music, zip and slack lines, kick ball teams (cheer them on!), kids puppet show, BBQ food and Grilled desserts! Picnic in Fellin Park with some of the best brews Colorado has to offer! Vegetarian food and NA beverages available. Public transportation provided by Ouray Mule and Carriage. This event is sponsored by the Ouray Chamber and the Festival Committee for CHANGE! 970-325-4746 for more info.

August 29: Mount Sneffels Education Half marathon on Sat Aug 29th. Ouray to Ridgway. Register online at Active.com or pick up a form at many locals in Ouray or Ridgway, We will accept registrations the night before at the Hot Springs pool or on the morning of the race. Any questions please contact Glynn Williams at the Variety Store 325-4469 or at home 325-4932. Cell phone 596-3001. ovs@mindspring.com It is a major fund raiser for us so any help you can give us will be much appreciated

Fall Activities:

Nestled in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. This beautiful town and ranch, Jossi Ranch, has been compared to Switzerland. Offering mountains, ghost towns, waterfalls, lakes and streams to paint. Lots of places to dine and several hotels, B & B and camping. At 8am we will begin painting on the Jossi Ranch and then we will be served lunch ($12.00 per person) from 12:00 – 1:00pm. Paint in the town of Ouray 1:30 – 4:30pm. At this time artists will be able to sell their own works and are responsible for their own sales. Dinner will be at Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast for $24.00 per person. All costs must be paid by September 1, 2009. Mail your check for $36.00 made out to Romagean Personne; PO Box 313, Ouray, Colorado 81427.

September 25-27: Autumn Color Workshop & Photoshop Elements. $299. Join Steve for a magical photo experience in Ouray at the height of autumn color. See www.synvis.com for details.

October 3, 2009, 2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run 10am – 2pm, Hot Springs Park, Ouray. 2 nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run - This run circumnavigates a 13.9 mile loop around the City of Ouray on USFS trails. The run is scheduled to coincide with the Ouray Oktoberfest for even more enjoyment! Pre-registration required. For information, visit www.ouraytrailrun.com

October 3, 2009: 45th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing and Oktoberfest celebration! Beer, Brats and Bavarian Music: Return of the popular Bavarian band, The Austrian Connection!!!!!!!! Ouray Community Center 5-10 pm! Join us for spectacular San Juan Mnt Color then stop in for an evening celebration with live music, local brews and more! Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber Resort Association.

Ouray Mule and Carriage: starting this weekend will provide Stage Coach Rides on MAIN St!!! Call to arrange a guest pick up from your hotel to dinner!

A New Service offered by River Side Inn and Cabins in collaboration with Peak to Peak Bikes! Bike rentals, Bike shuttle service and more! Contact River Side Inn or Peak to Peak for more info!

Friday, August 14, 2009

"The Ouray Gallery will be closing its doors in October as I am retiring from the art/retail business to pursue other opportunities. There are many bargains to be had so come in and checkout the art and gifts as well as furniture and equipment. Please call Susan Lander at 970/275-9080 for further info."

Saturday, August 22, the award winning troupe "Legendary Ladies" brings an evening of "unconventional women of the west" show under the artistic direction of Kyle Neidt, also academic advisor for theater and dance at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The program is preceded by an optional reception at Venue Roscoe Fox and a dinner in the historic Beaumont Hotel. Info: Ouray County Historical Society, 970-325-4576

Saturday and Sunday, August 22 & 23, Author Kent Nelson will offer a Fiction Writing Workshop with Weehawken Creative Arts that will be all about the exploration of the facets of fiction writing for writers of all levels.

August 29: 2nd Annual Grillin Chillin Thrillin Festival. 13 Western Slope Breweries,$20 to drink beer, all others free! Live music, zip and slack lines, kick ball teams (cheer them on!), kids puppet show, BBQ food and Grilled desserts! Picnic in Fellin Park with some of the best brews Colorado has to offer! Vegetarian food and NA beverages available. Public transportation provided by Ouray Mule and Carriage. This event is sponsored by the Ouray Chamber and the Festival Committee for CHANGE! 970-325-4746 for more info.

Fall Activities:

September 25-27: Autumn Color Workshop & Photoshop Elements.$299. Join Steve for a magical photo experience in Ouray at the height of autumn color. See www.synvis.comfor details.

October 3, 2009, 2nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run 10am – 2pm, Hot Springs Park, Ouray. 2 nd Annual La Sportiva Ouray Mountain Trail Run - This run circumnavigates a 13.9 mile loop around the City of Ouray on USFS trails. The run is scheduled to coincide with the Ouray Oktoberfest for even more enjoyment! Pre-registration required. For information, visit www.ouraytrailrun.com

Return of the popular Bavarian band, The Austrian Connection!!!!!!!! Ouray Community Center 5-10 pm! Join us for spectacular San Juan Mnt Color then stop in for an evening celebration with live music, local brews and more! Sponsored by the Ouray Chamber Resort Association.

Restaurant Info:

Declaimer: This is information that restaurant members have asked OCRA to share with other members. This is a consolidated list or reports and has not been solicited.

The Bistro at Billy Goat Gruff's will be opening for lunches at 11am, Thursday-Sunday. Our lunch menu will feature our fabulous burgers, salads and appetizers, as well as our slow-smoked BBQ Ribs. If you are looking for a great gathering place outside, try the Biergarten, which opens at 11am daily, and offers our indoor seating area with pool table, shuffleboard and foosball.

Are you Gluten Free or is your diet as such?

-Spangler House B&B- Call ahead and let them know (vegan and gluten free)

-Ducketts Market : has lots of available products which are wheat and gluten free. We are also open to bringing in new Wheat free or Gluten Free products on your faves list. Let us know we always welcome your feedback and we're all about happy tummies. 970-325-4397

-Ago Gallery has a new cook book that will be out this May 28th that has 200 gluten free recipes in it as well as art work by Romagean. This book will be for sale through Ago Gallery and San Juan Pottery.

WEDNESDAYS until Aug 26 OURAY ELKS BINGO, 7 PM at the Ouray Elks lodge. Open to the public.

New Service offered by River Side Inn and Cabinsin collaboration with Peak to Peak Bikes! Bike rentals, Bike shuttle service and more! Contact River Side Inn or Peak to Peak for more info!